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Clinical Depression Information
Clinical depression, or Major Depressive Disorder, is distinguished from manic-depression or Bipolar Disorder, in that the individual only experiences periods of depression, potentially returning to normal functioning in between times.
Although the causes of clinical depression are complex and vary from individual to individual, it is now clear that a variety of factors increase the risk of a person experiencing clinical depression.
Clinical depression may vary in its severity, and in its extreme forms, can be life threatening and may require hospitalization.
Clinical depression is basically a neurological condition. It is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body, which are in this case, produced by the brain itself.
Clinical Depression - Some facts :
- If you have Clinical Depression you can get support and help and you do not have to suffer alone - you need help to be cured!
- It may affect any age or race, children, teenagers, middle aged or the elderly
- It may lead to suicide so it is serious
- Most people can be cured by a combination of medication and psychotherapy
- It really is not so uncommon
What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
- Persistent depressed, sad, anxious, or empty mood
- Feeling worthless, helpless, or experiencing excessive or inappropriate guilt
- Hopeless about the future, excessive pessimistic feelings
- Loss of interest and pleasure in your usual activities
- Decreased energy and chronic fatigue
- Loss of memory, difficulty making decisions or concentrating
- Irritability or restlessness or agitation
- Sleep disturbances, either difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much
- Loss of appetite and interest in food, or overeating, with weight gain
- Recurring thoughts of death, or suicidal thoughts or actions
More Signs and Symptoms of clinical depression may include:
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Persistent sadness
- Sleep disturbances
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Fatigue
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
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